"Sharon" began his legal career in 1965 and has amassed over 47 years of experience. During that time, he was elected as Justice of The Peace, County Attorney, and District Attorney of Orange County, Texas. Sharon has compiled an unparelled record at trial. Over the 47 years, Sharon has tried more than 700 cases, winning an overwhelming majority of these cases. He primarily handles criminal cases, divorce cases, and child custody cases.
Sharon is a member of the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, the Orange County Bar Association and the Jefferson County Bar Association. He was the...

"Jim Sharon" was born and raised in Orange, Texas. Jim Sharon joined the firm in January of 2007. He specializes in 18 wheeler accidents, automobile wrecks, consumer law, breach of contract, and criminal law.
Jim Sharon is a Texas A&M graduate from the class of 1996, earing Magna Cum Laude honors in Economics. He graduated from Texas Tech School of Law in 1999, graduating at the top of his class. In law school, Jim Sharon was elected as Class President all three years and was ultimately elected as Student Body President. He was also elected to serve...

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If a person wishes to terminate his or her marriage, he or she may file for a divorce. In a divorce proceeding, the court will terminate the marriage and determine the rights and responsibilities of the divorcing parties regarding child custody, child visitation, child support and spousal support (alimony). The court will also redistribute marital assets.

Depending on where you reside and where your assets are, the division of property can be a very simple or very complex process. Disputes often arise during this phase of a divorce if the two parties disagree as to who should receive which assets or property.

Finding a divorce lawyer who is experienced and reliable can reduce your stress and help you make the best choices possible. A good divorce lawyer should be a problem solver who is skilled at negotiation and possesses a solid trial background. If both parties are open to alternative dispute resolution, such as arbitration or mediation, finding a lawyer experienced in collaborative divorce or divorce mediation would be beneficial.

Divorce lawyers also handle child custody issues, including multi-state and international child custody situations. Some divorce lawyers may be certified by their states as being family law specialists. Certification often requires that a lawyer meet certain experience and educational criteria.

Legal Custody:
A parent with legal custody has the right to decide on the child's upbringing, education, and medical care. A court may grant legal custody to one parent (sole legal custody) or both parents (joint legal custody).

Separate Property:
Property acquired before marriage or during the marriage as a gift or inheritance, or bought during marriage with separate property.